Multiple Lung Resections for Metastases from Pheochromocytoma to Reduce Catecholamine Production

A pheochromocytoma is a malignant tumor with metastatic potential. Moreover, the cardiovascular effects of abnormal amounts of catecholamines resulting from pheochromocytoma impact prognosis. Resection of the primary tumor is useful for reducing catecholamine production; however, the significance of...

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Published inAnnals of thoracic surgery short reports Vol. 2; no. 3; pp. 488 - 491
Main Authors Yano, Kaito, Okubo, Yu, Ishiguro, Yuki, Masai, Kyohei, Kaseda, Kaoru, Emoto, Katsura, Miyashita, Kazutoshi, Hisihida, Tomoyuki, Asakura, Keisuke
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Inc 01.09.2024
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Summary:A pheochromocytoma is a malignant tumor with metastatic potential. Moreover, the cardiovascular effects of abnormal amounts of catecholamines resulting from pheochromocytoma impact prognosis. Resection of the primary tumor is useful for reducing catecholamine production; however, the significance of resection of metastases remains unclear. Herein, we report a case in which multiple lung resections for metastases from pheochromocytoma were performed 5 years after primary tumor resection. Complete resection of 6 pulmonary lesions was achieved, maintaining reduced catecholamine levels and blood pressure without any sign of recurrence for a year.
ISSN:2772-9931
2772-9931
DOI:10.1016/j.atssr.2024.01.010